The Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio first opened to inmates in 1896, when the first 150 moved into from the Ohio Pen. Construction lasted until 1910. The prison was opperational until December 31, 1990 when all remaining staff and inmates were transfered to the new MANCI built across the railroad tracks. Shawshank Redemption, AirForce One and others were filmed here.
I visited this historical prison museum this past Sunday and took the "Hollywood" tour. I was hoping to take all 3 tours available but got there late.
This is the most impressive prison I have ever seen or been to. I have visited Eastern State Prison in Philly and this experience blows it away.
Many of you may have seen parts of it in the Shawshank Redemption, Air Force One, Tango & Cash or other movies and videos. If you are in Ohio or close this is a must see prison.